No, Russ, not a spelling mistake (for once). Bang-up to date, an irritating little tick in Farnborough, a place famous for having more Harvesters and Beefeaters than people (2011 census). The OS map makes this look an extraordinary bit of the world; airports, museums, “Danger Areas“, the home of darts, rifle ranges and even… Continue reading FARNBOROUGH’S PRIDENJOY
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WAITING IN WORSLEY
I’ve been asked to date these reports, which makes sense. This was last weekend 19-20 Jan). I’m still a week behind with posts, but catching up slowly. More of Salford, technically, though Worsley is a bit of a posh anomaly on the edge of that great City. Beer Guide entries over recent years have included… Continue reading WAITING IN WORSLEY
HEXED IN HEXHAM
I should give these little posts a special name. How about “Little Posts” ? Next up is Hexham, which I probably said enough about last time I was up here. It hasn’t changed. Except for a new Guide entry and a Starbucks (or WiFi stop, as we call them down south). Mrs RM stayed in… Continue reading HEXED IN HEXHAM
ALTON SOURS
Well, we got some nice photos, anyway. And a decent title. It’s a start. I’ve always wondered why the Staffordshire Moorlands between Stoke, Uttoxeter and Ashbourne is so poorly represented in the Beer Guide, bar the Yew Tree of course. There’s plenty of pubs, 5 in Alton alone, so I guess it all comes down… Continue reading ALTON SOURS
“WILL YOU BE DINING WITH US, SIR ?”
Earlier this month I gave my regular squeal of anguish from a pub that should have been opened but wasn’t. Some people would have given the Stag in Mentmore up as a bad job, but us Guide tickers don’t have that luxury. And, following our intensive training at GBG Base Camp*, we’re all prepared… Continue reading “WILL YOU BE DINING WITH US, SIR ?”
THE GREAT CHURCH MINSHULL THIN GLASS SCANDAL
Back once again to the Cheshire pain. I’m fussy about beer glasses. To me, all glasses should look like this; Preferably with Bass still in them. Tekus are acceptable for the evil craft keg. The ultimate atrocity isn’t even the handled jug, it’s those ridiculous Adnams glasses that have been ruining Richard Coldwell’s holiday… Continue reading THE GREAT CHURCH MINSHULL THIN GLASS SCANDAL
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